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Rob Ford ‘devastated’ by death of Jim Flaherty

Liberal leader Justin Trudeau: Like all Canadians, I join in expressing my sadness at Jim Flaherty’s passing. My sincere condolences to @chriselliottpc and his children.

Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne: “It was with deep sadness that I learned that Jim Flaherty has passed away. All of Queen's Park is in shock … I loved his feisty, articulate spirit… Canada has lost a great Canadian.

Ontario PC Leader Tim Hudak: “The sudden death today of friend and mentor Minister Jim Flaherty was a huge blow to the heart, both personally and politically. Jim was like family in both areas …His loss is immense.’’

Andrea Horwath, Ontario NDP leader: Jim’s dedication to his job, and to his constituents, earned the respect of his colleagues across party lines at the Ontario Legislature and at the House of Commons. He was a dedicated public servant and a good man. My heart goes out to Christine Elliott and their three sons during this difficult time.”

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Jim Flaherty’s last tweet: “It has been an honour to serve Canada. Thank you for the opportunity.’’

John Manley, president and CEO of the Canadian Council of Chief Executives: “Canada has a lost an extraordinary public servant — a man who was respected across our country and around the world.’’

Olivia Chow, Toronto mayoral candidate: Saddened and shocked by news of Jim Flaherty's passing. Thoughts and prayers with his family. He was a decent man.”

Alison Redford, former Alberta premier: “So sad to hear about the passing of a good friend, Jim Flaherty. A true loss for Canada.”

Conservative MP, Peter Kent: Jim Flaherty's passing a tragic loss for his family and Canada: a fine person, a great political leader, he will be missed.

Foreign Affairs Minister and MP John Baird: "It was with profound sadness today that I learned of the passing of my good friend and colleague for over two decades, Jim Flaherty … Jim's passion for public service never wavered. He will be remembered by all Canadians as a man that steered our nation through some of its most difficult days.”

Treasury Board President and MP Tony Clement: “Just crushed at the loss of my colleague and friend @JimFlaherty. We spent 25 years together in public life. An Irish lion is gone.”

Former Liberal MPP George Smitherman: “Jim Flaherty was a dedicated family man and an honourable adversary.’’

Former MP and former Liberal leader Bob Rae: “Deeply saddened to hear that Jim Flaherty has died - he was a tenacious, effective and dedicated politician who reached across the aisle.’’

Former Ontario Liberal Finance Minister Dwight Duncan: Deeply saddened to hear of the passing of my friend and former colleague Jim Flaherty. My thoughts are with Christine and his sons.

Partners from the firm Flaherty Dow Elliott & McCarthy (which Jim Flaherty co-founded): While Jim was most well known to many for his public service at both the provincial and federal levels, to us at the firm, he was someone who had a tireless work ethic, a reputation for fierce advocacy in the courtroom and someone who built an amazing practice around the area of insurance law and complex litigation from the ground up.

Conservative MP John Duncan: Devastating news. Jim Flaherty was a good person and a good friend.

Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall: Condolences & prayers to family & friends as we say goodbye to an exceptional public servant and great man too soon. Rest in peace Jim.

Brad Duguid, Scarborough MPP (Lib) and Ontario Minister of Training Colleges and Universities: All sides of the House (in Ontario) are in shock.

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